Honorable Mentions: Age Group 3-5

Testers loved these toys so much that they earned honorable mentions in our awards

Crayola Magic Light Brush, $24.99 (Age: 3+)
The Magic Light Brush provides a neater and mess-free way to paint. Each set includes six classic colors that appear clear until you paint them on special paper that reveals their true colors. Our testers loved the "magicness" of this product and parents liked how it wasnt as messy as traditional paint.

Spin Master Aqua Sand Polar Playground , $25 (Age: 4-7)
Children pour sand into water and watch sculptures take form. When Aqua Sand is taken out of water, it is instantly dry, so you can use it again! Children can pour it back into the water and create a new sculpture. Using the included tools and molds, children can explore their imagination and bring the beach right to their living room. Many kids loved playing with it, though a warning - you should put some newspaper down so the sand doesnt get all over the floor.

Patch Products Lauri Locktagons, $25 (Age: 3+)
Locktagons allow children to use their imagination to construct sky-scraping buildings using 216 building pieces that come in three different shapes. The kit also comes with stickers to decorate the buildings and an activity guide that helps develop logic, spatial awareness and fine motor skills.

iloveRobots Blazor, $40 (Age: 5+)
Blazor is a scarlet-colored raptor dinosaur that has three different action modessearch and destroy, guard, and direct control. This guy may be the most high-tech dinosaur that weve ever seen. Those who played with Blazor didnt want to stop!

Playmobil Great Dragon Castle, $155 (Age: 5+)
This castle comes with several different items such as a large red dragon, different characters and even some skeletons. Our testers loved playing it because they were able to imagine ways of saving the dragon and which characters to lock in the dungeon. The Great Dragon Castle is big enough for two kids to play with individually or at the same time. This game was great for open-ended make-believe  and both boys and girls enjoyed it.

Fisher Price Big Foot the Monster, $100 (Age: 3+)
No need to fear, Big Foot is here! Although large and hairy, this cuddly creature has an incredible personality and many realistic functions such as chew, burp or roar. With the included remote control, you can use the toggle to make Big Foot walk backward and forward. If you press one of six buttons, he will perform many actionshappy, angry, sleep, fun, ball, or exercise. The majority of children enjoyed playing with him since they said it was easy to operate and fun. They especially loved when he would roll all over the place.

Toy Story 3 Buzz Lightyear Deluxe Wing Pack, $50 (Age: 6+)
Everyday is Halloween when you can dress up as Buzz Lightyear. Children can become their all-time favorite Space Ranger by going to infinity and beyond with this wing pack. The pop out wings expand over 30 inches and allow children to explore their imagination. All who played with it enjoyed bringing the Pixar hero to life. While the pack itself makes some sound, the kids enjoyed using their own voices to save the day!

Spin Master Olivia 2-in-1 Transforming Playset, $30 (Age: 4+)
The Olivia 2-in-1 Dollhouse is unlike any traditional dollhouse weve seen before. Not only does it provide a traditional house setting for the user, it also turns into a pirate ship playhouse when you arrange it in a different orientation. Our testers loved the duality of this toy and the ability to create different scenes. The compact size and handles make the dollhouse easy to transport.

Patch Products 3D Sneaky Puzzle Singin Sea Creatures, $15 (Age: 3+)
This 3D floor puzzle consists of 46 large and colorful puzzle pieces that pop to 3D with the included plastic glasses. If you happen to take a closer look, you will be able to see hidden letters of the alphabet and numbers submerged in the bright oceanic image. All the kids who played with it found it fun to solve and awesome to put together!

Moma Modern Play House, $20 (Age: 3+)
This is a beautiful and updated version of a traditional dollhouse. It includes a variety of furniture options and different cardboard nestings that resemble the different rooms of a house. While only a few testers gravitated towards it, those that did thought this was a really cool toy they would want to play with again. Parents commented that the set was very nice and well-made.

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